Recipe: Microwave Mushroom RisottoDescription: Creamy mushroom risotto made entirely in the microwave with arborio rice and mushrooms.Serves: 2 people Total Time: 28Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 cup arborio rice, 2.5 cup vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 100 g mushrooms, 0.5 tablespoon butter, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, 0.25 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine arborio rice, vegetable broth, and olive oil. Stir to combine. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape. Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the sliced mushrooms, butter, and salt. Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high for an additional 8 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper. Let it sit covered for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: microwave, risotto, mushroom, vegetarian, italianThis Microwave Mushroom Risotto recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 2 people and can be made in 28 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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Microwave Mushroom Risotto

Creamy mushroom risotto made entirely in the microwave with arborio rice and mushrooms.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Serves: 2
September 17, 2025
Microwave Mushroom Risotto - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 2 servings
1 cuparborio rice
2.5 cupsvegetable broth
1 tablespoonolive oil
0.2 poundsmushrooms

sliced

0.5 tablespoonsbutter
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 cupsparmesan cheese

grated

0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine arborio rice, vegetable broth, and olive oil. Stir to combine.

2

Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape. Microwave on high for 10 minutes.

3

Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the sliced mushrooms, butter, and salt.

4

Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high for an additional 8 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

5

Stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper. Let it sit covered for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

6

Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
608
Calories
20.2g
Fat
86.1g
Carbs
20.6g
Protein
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